Symbolism in Doll Representations

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What does the doll with a blind eye represent?

The mother who was neglectful (correct)
The child's journey
The painful memories of the past
The child's freedom to decide

The mother was eager to carry the dolls with her, embracing the memories they represented.

False (B)

What do the dolls' ragged appearances symbolize?

Painful memories and unfortunate events

The boat in the narrative symbolizes the character's __________.

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Match the dolls with their representations:

<p>Blind Eye = Mother who was unable to see her child's burden Missing Arms and Legs = Child initially not free to make decisions Ragged Appearance = Symbolizes painful memories Boat = Journey's challenging persona</p> Signup and view all the answers

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First Doll (Blind Eye)

The first doll, representing the mother who was incapable of making her own decisions due to her blindness to her child's struggles.

Second Doll (Missing Arms and Legs)

The second doll, symbolizing the child who is initially restricted from making their own choices.

Dolls' Ragged Appearance

The tattered appearance of the dolls represents the painful memories and hardships experienced by the characters in the story.

Mother's Rejection of Dolls

The mother's unwillingness to carry the dolls with her symbolizes her desire to escape the painful memories and teach her child to accept their situation and move on.

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Boat as Persona and Journey

The boat in the story symbolizes the character's personality and their difficult journey toward a better future.

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Study Notes

Doll Representations

First doll: Blind eye represents mother who was too blind to see child's ability to make own decisions.
Second doll: Missing arms and legs symbolize child who was not free to make decisions at first.
General dolls: Rags and tatters represent painful memories; mother did not want to bring with her, she wanted to let go of the past.

Journey and Destination

Boat turning to seaward represents the persona moving on from difficult journey.
Previous experiences may have been rough, but the person should row their boat to reach their destination.
The journey continues.

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Explore the deep symbolism found in dolls representing personal experiences and relationships. This quiz delves into the metaphors of journey and destination, highlighting the struggle for independence and the process of moving on from the past.